Many predicted this would be a very well pitched game and it was - for one team. Danny Duffy pitched very well and only really made one mistake pitch that cost him. Jose Quintana, on the other hand, gave up six runs in only four innings of work, one of his worst starts this year.
The Royals looked completely at ease against Quintana early; Whit Merrifield led off with a single and then was caught stealing before Paulo Orlando lined a double over Melky Cabrera. Eric Hosmer grounded out, but Kendrys Morales shot a ground ball through the middle to drive in their first run.